Urban Myths

Well, not really an urban myth, but we debunked a few hiring myths today

Myth #1 Your resume is reviewed by a coomputer program. If your resume contains words from the qualifications section of the online job posting, then you will get referred
NOT TRUE! Your resume is reviewed by a live human being--a professional recruiter from central HR. A professional recruiter is assigned to each Vice Chancellor, and he/she will look at your resume as a whole. If you are minimally qualified for the position, then your resume is referred to the hiring department

Myth #2 There is a limit on how many resumes that Central HR refers to the hiring department
NOT TRUE! There is no limit on how many resumes that Central HR refers to the hiring department.

Myth #3 Central HR ranks the referred applicants when they forward resumes to the hiring department
NOT TRUE! Central HR does not rank the referred applicants. Central HR forwards all applications that are minimally qualified. The hiring department determines the candidate with the highest qualifications and best fit for their organizational needs.

Myth #4 It is better to apply towards the end of the job posting deadline
NOT TRUE! As long as you are minimally qualified for the position, then your resume will be referred. The time at which you submit the application does not affect the quality of your application and your chances of being referred.

Myth #5 Your resume can only be one page
NOT TRUE! Your resume can be longer than one page, though 2-3 pages is generally the accepted norm at UCSD.

Myth #6 A longer resume is better than a shorter resume
NOT TRUE! A long resuemn does not equate to a high-quality resume. Do not submit 10-page, 20-page resumes. Try to keep the resume to 2-3 pages.

How to get to the Science and Engineering Events Room @ Geisel Library

We have a room change! Head on over to the Science and Engineering Events Room at the Geisel Library.

For your enjoyment, I have included written directions and pictures.

Written directions:
Go to Geisel Library
Make a right, walking past the circulation desk
Make a right, walking towards the Science and Engineering Library
Walk downstairs
The Science and Engineering Laborary is on your right

Make a right after these detectors

Make a right at this corner

Go downstairs (stairs on your left)

See room ahead and on your right

ROOM CHANGE FOR MAY 20th! Go to Science and Engineering Room in the Geisel Library

SNEAK PEEK: Personal Commercials make a return!

A STAR IS BORN!

During Rosemarie's presentation on Monday, she'll be asking for a few volunteers to deliver their personal commercials.

You've got them ready already, so now is your chance to SHINE!

Extra points go to all volunteers!

What to expect...

...when we get together on Wednesday....

• 45-minute panel presentation about building a star resume
• 7-10 minutes of one-on-one time with a professional expert to review your portfolio
• 30-minute Open Forum with Rosemarie Mirano-Del Mar --ask her anything you want about the recruitment process and how to get hired!

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Be our guests!

We've lined up a great team of UC San Diego professionals to review your portfolios next Wednesday.



Drum roll please.....

• Millicent Daniels
• Ben Haden
• Marcele Maia
• Rosemarie Mirano-Del Mar
• Jeannie O'Neil-Ferlito
• Earline Ventura

They are recruitment and outreach experts from central human resources and the Academic Affairs VC area.
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Your Training History--pending...

Many of your training history records may not include all the workshops you've attended through UExplore, so I have been working with Anna Calhoun to correct those records. She is processing the corrections, though no word yet on when they'll be completed.

Meanwhile, thanks for following up and letting me know about the discrepancies in your training histories.